I have some very limited availability for 2-for-1 European river cruises this fall.

It's a special offer of 2-for-1 cruise - or - waived single supplement.

Are you looking for a last minute getaway to Europe? Let me know if you'd like to talk.  I have very limited space, as a result of being a certified AMA Waterways expert, and it's not something you can get on your own. And it's only on a couple of sailings.

Plus, with Christmas Markets in Budapest and Vienna opening along the Danube River November 19th, and Cologne, Heidelberg and Strasbourg markets opening along the Rhine November 21, you could be among the first to experience Europe’s luminescent holiday transformation on select sailings

Here's a couple of sailings, noting lead-in category pricing. (And this is all subject to change without notice - so if anything interests you, please let me know right away.)

The 20th anniversary promo offers either 20% off the cruise or free economy air, but - obviously 2-for-1 is an even richer offer.

Captivating Rhine 7-nt cruise Nov 24.22 

You can see the normal promo and itinerary here https://www.amawaterways.ca/agent/lushlife/destination/europe-river-cruises/2022/captivating-rhine/dates-prices 

(again my 2-for-1 offer is richer)

CRUISE FULL PRICE PP FROM ‡C$4,761 

CRUISE 2-FOR-1 PRICE PP FROM ‡C$2,519

Enchanting Rhine 7-nt cruise Nov 10.22

You can see the normal promo and itinerary here https://www.amawaterways.ca/agent/lushlife/destination/europe-river-cruises/2022/enchanting-rhine/dates-prices

(again my 2-for-1 offer is richer)

CRUISE FULL PRICE PP FROM ‡C$4,893

CRUISE 2-FOR-1 PRICE PP FROM ‡C$2,585

Melodies of the Danube 7-nt cruise Nov 14• (wine cruise)

You can see the normal promo and itinerary here https://www.amawaterways.ca/agent/lushlife/destination/europe-river-cruises/2022/melodies-of-the-danube/dates-prices  (again my 2-for-1 offer is richer)

CRUISE FULL PRICE PP FROM ‡C$4,497

CRUISE 2-FOR-1 PRICE PP FROM ‡C$2,387

Romantic Danube 7-nt cruise Nov 21

You can see the normal promo and itinerary here https://www.amawaterways.ca/agent/lushlife/destination/europe-river-cruises/2022/romantic-danube/dates-prices 

(again my 2-for-1 offer is richer)

CRUISE FULL PRICE PP FROM ‡C$4,629

CRUISE 2-FOR-1 PRICE PP FROM ‡C$2,453

Terms and conditions apply. Some cruises may also have a 2-for-1 land offer (pre or post hotel stay). Excludes air, insurance, transfers.

Please let me know if you'd like to go.

Want to see the polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba?

Maybe this is your year! But you have to act quickly, as the trips have already started, and really only operate for another 2-3 weeks.

My partners at Natural Habitat are the best at what they do. And there are some very limited spots available on a couple of their itineraries. And I can VIP you, and ensure you have the best possible experience.

Maybe it's time to see the King of the Arctic in the Polar Bear Capital of the World! Each fall, the world's largest concentration of polar bears gathers along Hudson Bay, waiting for the ice to form and seal-hunting season to begin. Guided by expert naturalists, our small-group adventures get you closer to polar bears, in greater comfort and safety, than anywhere else on Earth.

Here are a couple of their itineraries:

https://www.nathab.com/polar-bear-tours/classic-polar-bear-expedition/

https://www.nathab.com/polar-bear-tours/tundra-lodge-adventure/

https://www.nathab.com/polar-bear-tours/ultimate-churchill/

Let me know if you'd like to go!

As you might know, I've really been promoting wellness travel lately. Wellness Travel is really about healthy living and self-care. And I've been following my clients' lead to really dig into this area of travel more.

After 2.5 years of the pandemic, we're all ready to start focusing on thriving, rather than just surviving.

Today's main article was about "getting away to hit the hay" and an interview I did with CBC Radio this week. But I'm always on the look out for other things to learn and explore.

Last week, I'd mentioned Dan Harris' Ted Talk about the "benefits of not being a jerk to yourself" - worth a watch. https://youtu.be/NuhIzO57HVk

I was intrigued, and am now listening to his audiobook 10% Happier, that I borrowed from Libby (the online audio and e-reader app that let's you connect to your local library).

The book is also in paperback, in various anniversary editions.

Description:

I wrote a memoir about a fidgety, skeptical newsman who reluctantly becomes a meditator to deal with his issues – and in the process of publishing it, I occasionally, to my embarrassment, found myself failing to practice what I preach. I was kind of like a dog that soils the rug, and the universe kept shoving my face into it.

In 2014, Dan Harris published his memoir 10% Happier. The book—which describes his reluctant embrace of meditation after a drug problem, an on-air freak-out, and an unplanned "spiritual" journey—became an instant bestseller and Dan, to his own surprise, became a public evangelist for mindfulness. Hoist on My Own Petard is the story of what happens to Dan Harris after the runaway success of his memoir and the lessons he had to (re)learn in the process

https://www.amazon.com/10-Happier-Revised-Self-Help-Works/dp/0062917609/

Apparently, there's a podcast and an app as well. Check it out. https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast

I’m headed to Greece with my family next July, and I'm inviting my clients to come along. My husband and I will act as the Azamara Virtuoso Voyages host for the July 8, 2023 sailing onboard the Azamara Quest, roundtrip Piraeus for a Greece Intensive Voyage, for 7 days. I've already booked several clients to come along. 

And I'm hosting a zoom call with my Azamara BDM, Margarita, on November 1, 2022 at 5 pm est. 

One of the things we love most about what we do is matching our clients tastes' with the greatest hotels in the world.  And with our preferred status with these industry leading hotel brands it means our clients are instant VIP's with upgrades and special perks that you only get working with an elite partner.  So, not only do we have the best rates, but more importantly you get an exceptional experience over and above what you would booking direct or with a credit card.

Today, I’ll share a little about the Belmond Bellini Club Program.

Belmond, has a fabled and celebrated history. Long have travelers turned to Belmond for truly remarkable travel experiences (safaris, trains and river cruises), and visits to some of the most famed hotels and properties in the world.

The Bellini Club was named after the signature cocktail from Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy – also the home of Belmond’s Hotel Cipriani. Membership to the Bellini Club gives us access to generous benefits that we can pass onto our clients to make their travel experiences unique.

• Complimentary upgrade upon arrival at time of check-in, based on availability
• Complimentary Internet
• Buffet or full breakfast for 2, daily
• Fully flexible hotel or resort credit up to $200 per stay
• $500 Gift Voucher for future travel when purchasing an experience of $5,000
• VIP Recognition by property management and staff
• Special in-room welcome amenity
• Top-of-the-waitlist priority for high demand properties and experiences

Let me know if you'd like to work together on a specific holiday.

For specific articles about why you should book with an advisor, rather than book by yourself, see here:

Why Wouldn't You Do It Yourself

Booking a Cruise Yourself vs With Advisor

Booking Hawaii Yourself vs Through Advisor

Booking Rocky Mountaineer Yourself vs With Advisor

Hotel Programs

Peninsula Fan Club , Rocco Forte Knights Program , The Belmond Bellini Club Program, 

Hotel Programs - Four Seasons Preferred, Dorchester Diamond Club , The Mandarin Oriental Fan Club ,Marriott Stars & Luminous , The Couture by Langham , Pearl Partner Oetker, Rosewood Elite , Accor Step & Fairmont , Preferred Hotel Program, IHG Hotel Program , 

Hyatt Privé Program , Small Luxury Hotels ,Luminous Hotel Program , A&K 100 Club , Hilton Impresario  ,Jumeirah’s Passport to Luxury , The Kempinski Club 1897